Those Who Inspire Us

Hello and Happy Sunday!

I was able to spend some much needed time in my crafty space last night and worked on a few cards for some very special people in my life, who are in need of some uplifting happy mail.

Here is one of them and it works perfectly for this week’s Wednesday Challenge over at Simon Says Stamp, “Anything Goes.” There’s nearly 200 entries so far, but it never hurts to throw my hat in the ring when a randomizer is selecting the winner 😊

The motorcycle stamp is one of my fave (retired) stamps from Unity Stamp Co. and the sentiments are from Stampin’ Up (outer) and MFT stamps (inner).

Thanks for taking a look! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @kensley.mymindseyecreations and check out all the other ssswchallenge entries

 

DDD Swing Into Spring

Hi Friends,
It's that time again for the 15th of the month (did you get your taxes done?) and another round of Dueling Darlings.
This month our Diva hostess is Suzy and her partner for the Dazzlers is Terry A. They chose a Swing Into Spring theme!
Suzy provided us with an awesome kit, that includes this image from a retired SU stamp set called A Kind Word.

We were also asked to share if we had a favorite Spring dessert and mine is LEMON BARS. Yummmmmm. :)

Hope you enjoy all the Spring themed cards this month and be sure to visit all the Darlings below:

DIVAS
Barb
Carol
Judy
Kelly
LJ
Suzy
Tami

Dazzlers
Darlene
Debbie
Jeanette
Paola
Shelly
Terry A.
Terry L.
Tracie

TPE Inspired

Hi Friends!
Hope your day is off to a great start!
Today's challenge over at The Pink Elephant is an inspiration challenge. All you have to do is use the photo below as inspiration for your card or project and link up to the TPE Blog. Can't wait to see what you create!

Anything Goes at TPE

Hi Friends and Happy Monday to You!

It's time for another challenge over at The Pink Elephant and this week is ANYTHING GOES!!

Create whatever your heart desires and submit it to the linky on the TPE BLOG. Hope you will share your projects with us!

For my card I've used a set from Stampin' Up with Classic Cars. It's a great, versatile stamp set for any masculine card (or for your female friend if she's into cars!). The papers are SU too.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Deconstructed 192

Hi Friends!
I hope your Thursday is off to a great start!

I'm back with another Deconstructed Sketch Challenge. And what a fun week!

For my card I've used both stamp and papers from Stampin' Up. I don't know if you can see from the pic, but I've heat embossed the image to give this card a little texture.

I hope you'll join in the fun this week! Check out what the Sketch Girls have for you!

Arielle
Cresta
Jen
Sheri
Tangii
Tracey

It's In You!

Hi Friends and Happy Monday to You!

It's time for another challenge over at The Pink Elephant and this week #283 is ANYTHING GOES!!

Create whatever your heart desires and submit it to the linky on the TPE BLOG. Hope you will share your projects with us!

For my card I've used a set from Stampin' Up and it reminds me very much of the year that I lived in Russia. Puts a big smile on my face and very fun to color! The ribbon is from Amuse Studio and the punch is Martha Stewart.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Always On My Mind

Hello Friends!
It's Thursday and that means it's time for Deconstructed Sketch #145.

For my card I've used an old Stampin' Up set and embossed the bird in white. The papers and ribbon are from Amuse Studio.

Hope you'll hop along and see what the Sketch Girls have in store for you today. And hopefully you'll be inspired to play along!

Judy
Cresta
Arielle
Joanne
Joni
Jen
Kadie
Kim
Sheri
Tangii
Tracey

Happy Days

Hi Friends!
I hope you're having a wonderful Thursday!

I've got another fun card for you using this week's Deconstructed Sketch #99! One more week and we're celebrating our 100th Sketch!! Can you believe it?? It will be an exciting day with a few fun surprises--so stay tuned!!

For my card I've used a stamp from Stampin Up's last Sale-a-bration, aptly titled, Celebration. I've paired it with papers from My Mind's Eye, ribbon from May Arts and sentiment from My Favorite Things.

Thank you so much for popping by! I hope you will check out the fabulous creations of the other Deconstructed Sketch Girls! See you back here next week for Sketch 100!!!

Sketch Girls:
Judy
Cresta
Joni
Sandra
Dawn
Tobi
Arielle
Donna
Jen
Kadie
Lori
Sheri
Tracey

Christmas Blessings

Hi Friends!
Happy Monday!

It's time for challenge #178 over at The Pink Elephant and this week it's time to for another photo inspiration!

For my card I've use an oldie but goodie stamp set from Stampin Up. I think it's actually one of the first sets I ever got! I also made this card into a snow globe. The patterned paper is from American Crafts, the burlap from My Minds Eye, the red ribbon from Amuse Studio and I think the SU set is called Christmas Blessings, but I'm uncertain (the little snow globe pedestal not included).

Be sure to go visit The Pink Elephant Blog to see all the wonderful ideas!!
Have a wonderful day!

Keep Calm

Hello, Friends!
I've been off on jury duty this week, doing my part as a faithful citizen (or something like that), but I've found a little bit of time in the evenings before bedtime to get inky! And I'm glad you stopped by today, because it's Deconstructed Sketch time! Get ready for another FAB week and this week's sketch #77.

As you can see, I flipped this sketch on it's side. Feel free to flip it around any which way, for whatever works for you! For my card I've used a hostess set from Stampin Up (thank you to my dear, dear friend, Carol!) and paired it with papers from My Minds Eye, Six By Six and Ribbon from American Crafts.

I hope that you will join us for sketch 77! Be sure to visit all the Sketch Girls to see how they've used this week's sketch! Have a great day!

Amy Sheffer
Arielle Gordon
Cresta Woodruff-Guest Designer
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Sheri Gilson
Tracey Pickersgill

Sweet Treats!

Hi Friends!
It's time for another challenge over at The Pink Elephant! And this week your challenge is to make a yummy TREAT HOLDER!

For these treat holders I wanted a fun way to give candy bars, but also add that touch of "homemade" love. I've used papers from Echo Park Paper Chillingsworth and stamps from Stampin Up. Oh and a few Nesties and fibers too!

I've also got a special announcement for you today!! There's a DT call happening over at The Pink Elephant! TPE is going to be bringing back Ella's Pink Scrapbook Challenges and are looking for a few friendly folks to be on the Scrapbook Design Team! If you are interested and would like to apply, hop on over to The Pink Elephant blog and check out all the deets!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope that you'll join in on the fun this week over at The Pink Elephant Challenge Blog! Be sure and check out all the amazing inspirations that Ella's Girls have for you!

And I just had to share my treat holder from last year too, because I think By LORi Design's Witchy Prue is TOOOO CUTE for words!!

You're A Classic

Hi Friends!
It's time for another challenge over at The Pink Elephant! And this week all you have to do is use a HEXAGON or CHEVRON (or chevron pattern, as I did) on your card or project.

For my card I've used this coveted Classic Pickup set from Stampin Up and paired it with papers and burlap from My Mind's Eye.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope that you'll join in on the fun this week over at The Pink Elephant Challenge Blog!
Be sure and check out all the amazing color inspirations that Ella's Girls have for you!

You Rock

Hello, Friends! I hope you're having a wonderful Thursday!

It's Deconstructed Sketch time again and we've got another Fabulous one for you this week!

For my card I've used a retired stamp from Stampin Up and sentiments + background stamp from Amuse Studio.The paper is Basic Grey Konnichiwa and PB & J. The ink is Papertrey Ink and the button is Basic Grey.

I hope that you will join us for sketch 63! Be sure to visit all the Sketch Girls to see how they've used this week's sketch. Have a great day!

Amber Hight
Amy Sheffer
Arielle Gordon
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Jessica Diedrich
Judy Rozema
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Pam Varnell
Sheri Gilson

Christmas in July

Hiya! Happy Monday to you!

I'm back with another challenge for The Pink Elephant! This week's challenge 156 is a Christmas in July theme! Use anything Christmas as your inspiration for a card or project and then link back to the TPE blog and show us your creation!

For my card I've used a Bootiful set from Stampin Up and papers from Echo Park. The image is colored in Copics with a touch of Icicle Stickles as well.

Be sure and pop over to The Pink Elephant challenge blog and see how the rest of Ella's Girls have been inspired by this festive summertime photo! Hope you'll play along with us!

Butterflies

Happy Monday!
I'm back with another super fun challenge over at The Pink Elephant!
This week for TPE#141, all you have to do is use BUTTERFLIES on your card or project and then link back to the TPE blog once you've got your creation posted!

For my card I've used a sweet Stampin Up set and papers that I've had for ages (sorry, they're retired), but thought were perfect for this challenge. I had the great priviledge of joining in on a friend's swap a little bit ago and this is a replica of the card I chose to submit for that swap.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope that you'll join in on the fun this week over at The Pink Elephant Challenge Blog! Be sure and check out all the amazing inspirations that Ella's Girls have for you!

P.S. I know there is a different card up on the TPE blog for me, but it's because this card was on my other computer and I've already shown that other cutie BLD butterfly, here on my blog. :) Thanks for stopping over here to see today's card!

Waiting for Baby Noelle

Hi Friends!
How was your weekend?
It was gorgeous here in Seattle and it's about time...we've been waiting oh-so patiently!!

On Saturday I went to a baby shower for my Sister-in-law and soon-to-be, Niece!! Everyone in my family is giddy as we eagerly await little Noelle, who will be the first Grandchild and the first Baby Girl in my extended family, since my Sister was born 28 years ago!

So, of course, I had to make my Brother and SIL a card to celebrate Baby Noelle (who's due to arrive at the end of July).
For my card I wanted to do something super soft and sweet in color and style and that's how I ended up picking this bunny stamp from SU. It's actually been in my stash for several years and never been inked up! For shame! But he was waiting for a very special card...and his time has come! :)
The papers are Prima and I couldn't decide which beatiful side of the paper to use, so I made the patterned paper the card itself and kept the inside as is, to reveal more of the pattern, then just added a strip of white to write my message on.

I also wanted to share with you a little somethin somethin that I made for a second shower that's up and coming for Noelle (shhhhhh don't tell my SIL you've seen her prezzie)...it's a Onesie (and bibs and burpclothes and socks and blankies) Flower pot!!

I saw a similar idea on Etsy and I just knew I had to try it! The parents-to-be had registered for a lot of pink and green little items, so I knew this idea would be cute to put them all together. I got the little silk flowers for $1 from Michaels and instead of using a round/oblong flower pot, I grabbed this little khaki basket off their registry (a gift within a gift)! I'm not sure if all the details are visible in the pic, but I lined the basket with a receiving blanket and then strung some sweet Martha Stewart leaf garland along the outside. It was a fun little project and I have to admit, I can't resist the adorable little booties!! TOO CUTE!!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful week!
And be sure to pop back over, there's a TON going on this week...I had 12 cards to work on over the weekend!!

Lots of Little Things

Good Morning!
I know, I know, it's been a bit quiet around here, eh? I haven't been working on anything Big this week, just lots of little stuff. But I wanted to pop on and say hello! And share a card or two. :)

This is a card I made using the new 60's Mod Ivy stamp from the Fashionista line at Tickled Pink Stamps! I think she is so sweet and totally reminds me of Mary Tyler Moore (I think I'll have to try an alteration with her hair shorter too). I paired Ivy with this new paper from Echo Park and a little bit of a funky layout. In the end, I think it might be a little too busy for me, but it is what it is! :)

I also thought I'd share a few other things from the past week that are a bit simpler.



I hope you're having a WONDERFUL week!! Don't forget to get signed up for TGF's Anniversary Blog Hop! I'll see you back here tomorrow for Maryland card kits!

Merry Christmas

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!
I guess it's the Eve of Christmas Eve, right? Oh the anticipation!
Today is my last day of work before the holiday and it's tradition that us girls in the office exchange gifts. All of the ladies I work with know that I make cards and have been huge supporters of mine since I started this blog, often asking, "do you have a card today?" So of course I had to come up with a little something something for them to says thanks and Merry Christmas. Anyway, just something simple and I thought I'd share a pic.
I"ll be continuing with the 12 sketches tomorrow, so please stop back for that. Until then, have a wonderful day!